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Rupert of Hentzau

The Ruritania Trilogy (Related to this series)

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An incriminating love-letter from the Queen of Ruritania to Rudolph Rassendyll, the hero of The Prisoner of Zenda, is intercepted by the dastardly villain Rupert of Hentzau, who is intent on causing trouble for the Royal Family. Rassendyll is forced to return to save the day and again assume his impersonation of King Rudolph. Once more he is embroiled in a world of deception, intrigue, deadly swordfights and strained loyalties, but will he be able to restore peace to Ruritania a second time?

Critics Review

Rufus Wright’s reading of the sequel, Rupert of Hentzau, centres on the villain of the earlier piece. Interestingly darker than Zenda, it draws a more complex picture of Rudolf and Rupert and raises ambiguous moral issues. Great escapist listening.
Christina Hardyment, The Times
Hope’s first novel, The Prisoner of Zenda, set in his fictitious kingdom of Ruritania, was a Victorian bestseller. This equally exciting sequel presses all the topical royal romance buttons. Give it to Granny.
Sue Arnold, The Guardian
Author Anthony Hope
Narrator Rufus Wright
Series The Ruritania Trilogy
Duration 8 hours and 13 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781843794011
Format Audiobook
Publisher Naxos AudioBooks
Genre Classic fiction
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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